National Park Week offers free park admission

Visit a national park for free during National Park Week April 16-24, 2016. Parks that usually charge admission will be free during this time.

This year the National Park Service is celebrating its 100 year anniversary and is inviting the public to celebrate with 16 days of free admission during 2016. The National Park Week is part of this effort.

Special days during National Park Week include:

April 16 - Junior Ranger DayKids can earn a junior ranger badge or become a Centennial Junior Ranger

April 22 - Earth DayPitch in and help with a project at a park. Check Vounteers in Parks to see where to help out.

Maryland National Parks

National parks in Maryland that usually charge a fee — and waive admission during National Park Week — include: